Boiler Plant Operating Engineer III

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation HIV/AIDS prevention immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the worlds leading cancer infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology infusion radiation proton therapy and related services and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the worlds deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration compassion determination excellence innovation integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity dignity and inherent value of each employee patient community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

The Fred Hutch Boiler Plant Operating Engineer I/II is a building maintenance technician responsible for performing independently tasks of a skilled nature necessary for the operation maintenance and repair of Fred Hutch boilers chillers buildings and support equipment.

At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center all employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to our values of collaboration compassion determination excellence innovation integrity and respect.

Individual will be assigned primarily Boiler Plant operations maintenance and repair. Additionally when acting as Watch Stander and will have responsibilities that will include responding to freezers incubators or any other alarms initiated by the Building Automation System. Individual may also be assigned to work with and/or train apprentices and other OEs.

• Repair and maintain boilers chillers pumps cooling towers and other pieces of similar equipment. This includes boiler tear downs and tube cleaning.
• Performs boiler and building rounds daily as required.
• Operate and respond to the Building Automation Systems.
• Maintains piping systems including valve replacement steam trap troubleshooting and repair temporary and permanent leak repairs including emergency clean ups.
• Update the electronic log respond to emails and communicate as a team player to keep everyone in the loop.
• Complete work orders daily assigned by the shop lead in our computerized maintenance management system.
• Perform Watch Stander duties on an occasional weekend rotation.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have current Grade III City of Seattle Boiler Operator License or be able to obtain one within 6 months.
• Possess and maintain a valid Washington State Drivers License or ID.
• Physical skills necessary to climb bend stoop lift and perform tasks utilizing ladders and scaffolds etc.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Dependable on-time and proven good work habits.
• Good communications skills.
• Able to work a varied schedule including shift work.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Additionally knowledgeable in at least two of the following areas: mechanical plumbing electrical welding steam and hot water systems or refrigeration.

OE I: A skilled professional who generally has over 5 years of experience in the operation maintenance or repair of one or more of the systems outlined above or the completion of the apprentice program or trade school program.
OE II: A skilled professional who has 3-4 years of experience in boiler room operations equipment maintenance construction or similar trades related to mechanical maintenance.

OE I: This position is represented by IUOE-302. The hourly contracted rate for this position is a flat rate of $40.70 which is inclusive of a $8.75 Central Pension Fund diversion.

OE II: This position is represented by IUOE-302. The hourly contracted rate for this position is a flat rate of $37.18 which is inclusive of a $5.00 Central Pension Fund diversion.

Position is eligible for shift differentials premiums for licenses and other wage premiums as governed by the collective bargaining agreement.

Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health well-being and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision dental flexible spending accounts life disability retirement family life support employee assistance program onsite health clinic tuition reimbursement paid vacation (12-22 days per year) paid sick leave (12-25 days per year) paid holidays (13 days per year) and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).